Senior Excavator Operator – Underground Utilities

Ellison-Mills Contracting; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellison-Mills Contracting in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Mainline Excavator Operator with 5+ years of experience in underground utility construction. You will operate excavators for trenching, pipe placement, and backfilling on water, sewer, and storm drain projects.

We require proficiency with trench safety, shoring, OSHA regulations, and the ability to read plans, verify grades, and coordinate with Blue Stake compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating excavators in underground utility construction.
• Experience installing waterline, sewer, and storm drain systems.
• Experience with various pipe sizes and trench depths.
• Proficient in trenching, pipe placement, and backfilling.
• Knowledge of trench safety, shoring systems, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read construction plans, verify grades, and follow utility layouts.
• Experience working around existing/live utilities (Blue Stake compliance).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and demanding jobsite environments.
• Rate varies based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for trenching, pipe placement, and backfilling.
• Follow trench safety practices and OSHA regulations on-site.
• Read construction plans and verify grades to align with utility layouts.
• Work around existing/live utilities with Blue Stake compliance.

Skills

Excavator operation

Underground utilities

Trench safety

Reading plans & layouts

Blue Stake compliance

Driver's license

Job description

Ellison-Mills Contracting in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Mainline Excavator Operator with 5+ years of experience in underground utility construction. You will operate excavators for trenching, pipe placement, and backfilling on water, sewer, and storm drain projects.

We require proficiency with trench safety, shoring, OSHA regulations, and the ability to read plans, verify grades, and coordinate with Blue Stake compliance.